The National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) organizes the Workshop on Survey Quality Control and Data Management, from March 25th, 2024, in Kigali.
Led by esteemed expert Ramiro Flores Cruz, the workshop aims to empower participants with essential strategies for detecting and reducing various types of survey errors. Over the course of five days, attendees will delve into topics such as coverage error, nonresponse error, and the effects of interviewer behavior on measurement error.
In a press conference held today, March 11th, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) unveiled the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the fourth quarter and the annual report for 2023. The conference, presided over by Dr. Uzziel NDAGIJIMANA, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, shed light on Rwanda's economic performance and growth trajectory.
The workshop is tailored for NISR (National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda) Staff specializing in Population Statistics, as well as individuals with a vested interest in census organization and population projections.
Facilitated by Madam NOBUKO and Mr. SEAN from US Census Bureau, this workshop offers an intensive exploration of demographic analysis. Participants will delve into sub-national population projections, advanced data management techniques, and the latest methodologies in the field.
Several dozens of innovative ideas are being showcased by university students at the “Big Data Hackathon” competition to spur creativity in statistical ingenuity at Musanze district, Northern Rwanda.
The competition organized by NISR focus on only on coding and creating visualizations but also; it aims at empowering the future leaders with statistical prowess.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) and the Gender Monitoring Office (GMO) have joined forces in a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering statistical literacy and empowering journalists in the realm of gender-sensitive storytelling.
With a focus on harnessing the potential of data, this five-day training session, which opened Monday on November 2023 in Bugesera District, marks a pivotal step toward amplifying the impact of gender disaggregated data in media narratives.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) in collaboration with UNICEF has embarked on right path to promote data literacy among youth through the "Reading Data with Children and Youth" initiative.
In a significant step towards conducting the highly anticipated fifth Establishment Census, the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) launched Monday the recruitment of enumerators, marking the commencement of a vital phase in this ambitious data-gathering effort.
Enumerators play a pivotal role in the success of any census, as they are the frontline data collectors who interact with businesses and enterprises across the country. Their dedication and professionalism are essential in ensuring that the Census results are accurate, reliable, and comprehensive.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has taken center stage in the world of data science by hosting the United Nations Datathon 2023, as well as serving as the home to the UN Big Data Regional Hub for Africa. This prestigious event has drawn over 400 teams, each consisting of 3 to 5 members, from across the globe. The NISR site proudly hosts six diverse teams, representing participants from nine different nationalities, including Namibia, Comoros, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, and, of course, Rwanda.
